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Freedom to Marry spoke with Joshua last week, as the state prepared for a decision in the case, Waters v. Ricketts, brought by the ACLU of Nebraska. He spoke with us about photography, equality, and why marriage matters in Nebraska.

Freedom to Marry is working with our partners at Equality Alabama, the Campaign for Southern Equality, and legal partners to continue pushing for the freedom to marry in Alabama until all same-sex couples, in every county, can say "I do" in Alabama.

This morning, a new poll from CNN/ORC tracked the highest support for the freedom to marry, with 63% of respondents saying they believe same-sex couples have a constitutional freedom to marry and have their marriages respected in their state.

Here's what's going on in the 13 states where same-sex couples continue to be denied the freedom to marry. Every day of denial in these states is a day too long - and the past year of momentum demonstrates more clearly than ever: America is ready for the freedom to marry.

Today, February 13, Equality Alabama filed a "friend-of-the-court" brief with the Alabama Supreme Court urging the Court to dismiss two private organizations' Emergency Petition for Writ of Mandamus regarding the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in Alabama.

It's going to be an exciting day for the freedom to marry in Alabama! A federal judge's stay in favor of the freedom to marry expires today, Monday, ushering in the freedom to marry state-wide in Alabama.

Many of the artists who have been nominated for Grammy Awards this year have been vocally and fervently supportive of the LGBT community, same-sex couples, and the freedom to marry. Here are nine great quotes from Grammy-nominated artists who support the freedom to marry!

In the order, Judge Duffey granted, in part, a motion to stay the proceedings in the case. But he also certified an earlier order in the case – his January 8 order denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss the case – for immediate appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.